JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:DEC - FR0000077919 - Common Stock
15.98 EUR
+0.12 (+0.76%)
Overall DEC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated DEC against 67 industry peers in the Media industry. While DEC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. DEC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DEC had positive earnings in the past year.
DEC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: DEC reported negative net income in multiple years.
DEC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
DEC's Return On Assets of 3.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 60.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.74%, DEC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.18% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.09%, DEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DEC is below the industry average of 7.95%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.09%) for DEC is above the 3 year average (4.25%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.74% | ||
| ROIC | 6.09% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.51%, DEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
DEC has a Operating Margin of 12.00%. This is in the better half of the industry: DEC outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DEC has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 53.64%, DEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.41% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.51% | ||
| GM | 53.64% |
OM growth 3Y64.41%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-5.96%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DEC is still creating some value.
DEC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DEC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DEC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.30, we must say that DEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.30, DEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.59% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.24. This is a neutral value as DEC would need 5.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DEC has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62 is on the high side and indicates that DEC has dependencies on debt financing.
DEC's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.62 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DEC is outperformed by 66.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC5.02%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that DEC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.02, DEC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.24% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DEC (0.93) is better than 60.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DEC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.37%.
Measured over the past years, DEC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.63% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.80% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, DEC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.37%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-19.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.96%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.65% on average over the next years.
DEC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.38%
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y2.59%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.27, which indicates a correct valuation of DEC.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DEC.
DEC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.20, which indicates a correct valuation of DEC.
DEC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.92. DEC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DEC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DEC is cheaper than 69.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DEC is valued cheaper than 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates DEC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.47%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
DEC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.27.
DEC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.47% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
EPA:DEC (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
15.98
+0.12 (+0.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.42B
Revenue(TTM)3.70B
Net Income(TTM)240.90M
Analysts72.22
Price Target19.36 (21.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.47% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.2 | ||
| P/S | 0.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.67 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.93 |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY7.01%
EPS(NY)1.31
Fwd EY8.19%
FCF(TTM)3.62
FCFY22.67%
OCF(TTM)5.05
OCFY31.59%
SpS17.27
BVpS9.59
TBVpS-0.94
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.74% | ||
| ROCE | 7.46% | ||
| ROIC | 6.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.57% | ||
| OM | 12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.51% | ||
| GM | 53.64% | ||
| FCFM | 20.98% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.65%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.97%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)5.21%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y105.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y93.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.2%
OM growth 3Y64.41%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-5.96%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.58 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 36.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.68 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 322.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
F-Score6
WACC5.02%
ROIC/WACC1.21
Cap/Depr(3y)37.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)28.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.73%
Profit Quality(3y)409.38%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.37%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-19.57%
EPS Next Y6.38%
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.96%
Revenue Next Year0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y2.59%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
EBIT growth 1Y1.51%
EBIT growth 3Y85.66%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.63%
EBIT Next Year89.14%
EBIT Next 3Y29.66%
EBIT Next 5Y24.58%
FCF growth 1Y19.93%
FCF growth 3Y-0.87%
FCF growth 5Y-6.25%
OCF growth 1Y5.98%
OCF growth 3Y4.1%
OCF growth 5Y-5.49%
JCDECAUX SE / DEC.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DEC.PA.
What is the valuation status of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of DEC stock?
JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) is 14.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.67.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DEC stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) is expected to grow by 6.38% in the next year.